GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE, Inc.

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GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE, Inc.

GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE, Inc.GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE, Inc.GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE, Inc.
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    • Calendar
    • Club Activities
      • Marie Cole Skill Center
      • Clubhouse Presentations
      • Field Trips
      • Semi-Annual Auction
      • Display Cases
    • Library
      • CRACK ‘N CAB Newsletter
      • Knowledge Corner
      • Club Documentation
    • Membership
      • General Membership
      • Junior Rockhounds!
    • Gem World
    • Affiliations
    • Contact
  • Home
  • Calendar
  • Club Activities
    • Marie Cole Skill Center
    • Clubhouse Presentations
    • Field Trips
    • Semi-Annual Auction
    • Display Cases
  • Library
    • CRACK ‘N CAB Newsletter
    • Knowledge Corner
    • Club Documentation
  • Membership
    • General Membership
    • Junior Rockhounds!
  • Gem World
  • Affiliations
  • Contact

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THE KNOWLEDGE CORNER

Want to learn how to identify a rock or fossil you found, or know how your gemstone was formed by the Earth? Our Study Resources can help you enjoy a deeper knowledge into your rock and fossil collecting hobby. Dig into our selection of reading material and videos below! 

Free Study Resources

Minerals, Fossils & The Internet:  

A presentation filled with tips, advice and links for searching quality educational and scientific resources across the Internet.

Mineral Identification for Rock Stars: 

All about the properties of minerals and how to use them for identification. Created by member Geologist Rick Moore

Minerals, Fossils & the Internet (pdf)

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Mineral Identification for Rock Stars (pdf)

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About Minerals & The Rock Cycle

Brief Introduction to Minerals

Excellent first step in learning about minerals!

Mineral Formation

Mineral Formation Explanation

Identifying Minerals for Earth Science

Easy to understand description of mineral properties and how to use them to identify a mineral specimen.

3 Main Rock Types

One of the best rock type videos on the InterWebs!

The Rock Cycle

Who knew jelly beans could explain rock types and the rock cycle?

MEMBERS library CATALOG

Freely browse our library lending catalog. See our Lending Policy below:


LENDING POLICY

Lending from the Library is exclusive to current GMSS members but everyone's invited to see our catalog!


  • Members are welcome to check out materials for use between meetings. 
  • Generally the  bookcase is open during meeting hours, but you might want to come a  little early to browse before the meeting begins. 
  • Be sure to sign and date the card that is tucked in each book's cover, and place it in the card box located in the bookcase. 
  • We request that  books be returned at the following meeting, but please let us know if  you need to borrow one longer and special arrangements can be made. 
  • Please see Steve Albro if you have any questions,, or email library@syracusegemsociety.com

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MEDIA LIST (pdf)Download
MAGAZINES (pdf)Download

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